Job Summary: The Associate Service Desk Administrator position will be expected to deliver IT support to Allied World employees globally with excellent customer service. This includes but is not limited to installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing of desktop/laptop/mobile hardware and software.
Tailor assistance and service to current practice and emerging Service Level Agreement (SLA)

Job Duties: • Strong technical ability in identifying, analyzing and resolving client problems and concerns associated with office automation, equipment, hardware and software, to the client’s satisfaction
• Configure, install, and connect computer and network hardware so that users will be able to perform business activities in accordance with management’s intentions
• Work with IT Global Services Manager and IT staff to prioritize, escalate and manage open incidents based on priority and resource availability
• Create/document helpdesk tickets for all reports of information systems problems including system unavailability, unacceptable response time, unauthorized access, missing files, and virus infections
• Willingness to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the Help Desk function
• The ability to independently follow existing processes and procedures
• Immediately notifies the IT Global Services Manager if an information security incident meets the escalation criteria established by the team
• Remain familiar with the current Allied World organizational structure, the information systems related activities performed by other organizational unites and to the current version of information security policies and procedures
• Prepare and update reference documentation so that others working on the Help Desk can quickly and practically respond to users reporting difficulties and problems.
• Reset fixed passwords, and otherwise re-initializes user access control mechanisms
• Review logs, audit trails, and other shared information systems records indicating the activity that took place, and as necessary, promptly notifies others of unusual or suspicious events
• Maintain the physical security of all information systems equipment contained in data centers, permitting only authorized personnel into the facility, and as necessary supervising the activities of outsiders such as vendor maintenance staff
• Attend classes, read manuals, and otherwise becomes familiar with the user perspective needed to operate computers, networks, and other information systems utilized at Allied World
• Responsible for all desktops peripherals which include but are not limited to telephones, desktops computer + components, printers (both local and network.)
• Provide support for Bloomberg Systems
• Assist with Infrastructure team with local hardware if needed
• Provide user side support for System Administrators and Global Engineer
• Responsible for initiating and monitoring service calls with external vendors through to completion.
• Raise and seek management approval for hardware orders which include but not limited to printers/phones/backup tapes- media/toners/mobile devices and other peripherals.
• Create/Modify users system access based on proper procedures and approvals. System Administrator privileges maybe based off of current skill level
• Foster cooperation among team members including assisting with high priority calls or peak workload
• Ability to work extended hours/weekends and holidays as needed. Available for early morning and evening Helpdesk coverage as assigned

Job Requirements: • Associates Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar support roll
• Must have excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• A solid foundation and understanding in the relevant IT industry.
• Possession of one or more of the following certifications is a plus: A+, MCDST, MCP, and MOUS.
• Strong knowledge in PC hardware and industry standard software applications
• Technical support experience in managing and supporting of Windows server, Unix, AS/400, Citrix, VMware, MS SQL and MS SCCM will be an added advantage
• A basic understanding of the insurance industry would be beneficial.
• Possess a systematic, disciplines and analytical approach to problem solving.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative.
• Results focused and able to work with little supervision

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